Wickedly Rich Fudge Brownies

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Wickedly Rich Fudge Brownies


Fudge Brownies:
3 (1.5 ounces each) Godiva Dark Chocolate, coarsely chopped
10 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Mocha Glaze:
2 (1.5 ounces each) Godiva Dark Chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/3 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 teaspoons cognac or dark rum (optional)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts


Preheat oven to 325°F. Line 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil so
that the foil extends 2 inches beyond two opposite sides of the pan. Lightly
butter the bottom of foil-lined pan.

Place chocolate and butter in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium (50% power) for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave 30 seconds more or until chocolate is softened. Stir until smooth. Pour into large mixing bowl and let cool 10 minutes.

Add sugar and salt to melted chocolate mixture, beating until smooth with
electric mixer at medium speed. Beat in corn syrup and vanilla.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in flour
just until combined. Stir in walnuts. Spread batter in prepared pan.

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center
comes out slightly creamy. Do not overbake. Cool in pan on a wire rack.

Make the glaze:

Place chocolate and butter in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium (50% power) for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave 30 seconds more or until chocolate is softened. Stir until smooth.

Stir together vanilla and coffee granules in small cup.

Add milk, corn syrup, coffee mixture and cognac to melted chocolate and beat until thickened, using a whisk. Pour glaze over brownies and sprinkle with walnuts. Chill for 30 minutes or until glaze is set.

Using the two ends of the foil as handles, lift the brownies out of the pan.
Cut into bars. Remove brownies from foil.

Yield: 20 small brownies